Human Resources Business Partner

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off - 15 days

Annual Bonus

Paid Holidays

Professional Attire Reimbursement

Phone Reimbursement

Family Leave

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

National Rarities, a premier estate buying company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks an HR Business Partner to align people strategies with business goals.

You will advise leaders on employee relations, development, and organizational effectiveness to drive engagement and retention. Partner with leadership and HR to implement programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and support talent management, coaching, and performance management across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations and people development.
• Experience supporting leaders in a consultative HR role preferred.
• PHR/SHRM-CP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build trust with leaders as a coach and strategic partner on employee relations, performance management, and career development.
• Promote a culture of engagement, accountability, and high performance.
• Partner with leadership to improve workplace relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.
• Design and facilitate leadership development and training programs.
• Lead annual employee engagement survey processes, analysis, and feedback sessions.
• Advise on coaching, feedback, compensation, and organizational development.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Time management

Knowledge of employment laws

Google Workspace

Paylocity

ATS platforms

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

5+ years HR experience

HR certification a plus

Tools

Paylocity

ATS platforms

Job description

Description

About National Rarities

National Rarities is a premier estate buying company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. We partner with jewelry

stores across the country to host multi-day estate buying events where customers bring in valuables, like fine

jewelry and luxury goods, for expert evaluation and no-obligation offers. We’re a fast-growing company with a

passion for customer service, education, and professional development.

Job Overview

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) plays an essential role in aligning people strategies with business objectives.

Serving as a trusted advisor to National Rarities’ leaders, this role provides guidance in employee relations, talent

development, organizational effectiveness, and culture. The HRBP partners closely with leadership and the HR

team to drive engagement, strengthen retention, and support overall business success.

Responsibilities and Duties

Employee Engagement and Retention:

• Build strong relationships with leaders to serve as a coach and strategic partner in employee relations, performance management, and career development.
• Promote a culture of engagement, accountability, and high performance.
• Partner with leadership to improve workplace relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.
• Design and facilitate leadership development and training programs.
• Lead the annual employee engagement survey process, including analysis and feedback sessions.

Talent Management and Development:

• Provide guidance on coaching, feedback, compensation, and organizational development.
• Support managers in setting expectations and managing performance consistently and fairly.
• Identify development trends and recommend proactive solutions based on feedback processes and survey insights.

HR Operations and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Support the development and implementation of HR programs and initiatives aligned with business needs.
• Partner with recruiting to support effective hiring strategies.
• Handle sensitive employee matters with discretion and professionalism.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and navigate complex conversations.
• Proactive, independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to Human Resources.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace; experience with Paylocity and ATS platforms preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations and people development.
• Experience supporting leaders in a consultative HR role preferred.
• Previous experience mentoring or leading others preferred.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy company contributions toward premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Dependents Covered: Company contributions towards Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance to eligible dependents.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Paid Time Off: 15 PTO days available after just 60 days of employment.
• Annual Bonus: Receive a yearly bonus in addition to your salary.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy paid time off for recognized holidays.
• Professional Attire Reimbursement: A $250 clothing reimbursement available once per year towards professional attire.
• Phone Reimbursement: $20/month
• Family Leave: Maternity and Bonding Leave to support your family needs.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid Life Insurance Policy for added security.
• Long-Term Disability Coverage: Company-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Optional Coverage: Voluntary Short-Term Disability and Voluntary Additional Life Insurance options available.